Makeup Tips: Shimmer For Winter

This season's metallic makeup is for both day and night. The effect of today's makeup is no longer like the cheap glitter you might use for art and craft. Today's metallic makeup is subtle, albeit glamorous.

For the eyes try a gentle shimmer for day. Metallic eye shadows in lighter shades work well if worn with a light hand. Slick on some mascara and your eyes are done.


For night, slick on a shimmery eye liner in a deep or bright color. Wing out at the outer edge of each eye for a more dramatic finish. Alternatively, you could go for a smoky eye look with vibrant eye shadow with a metallic finish.

What really caught my attention this year was that ethereal look many models wore in the Fall 2007 to Winter 2008 fashion show. They looked like extras from some sci-fi movie, what with the silver sheen on their faces that made look out of this world. That look is perfect for parties. A softer version would look radiant and absolutely wearable.

That is achieved with the addition of shimmer powder dusted lightly over the entire face.

Can everyone wear shimmer?

Younger women in their twenties and early thirties will look amazing in shimmer makeup. Older women have to be careful. Shimmer highlights your features... and wrinkles. So if you have crows feet, avoid metallic eye makeup. If you have lines on your face, avoid shimmer powder where the lines are.

You can get away with a touch of shimmer powder at the center of your lower lip for a fuller pout, regardless your age.